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Scottish ’heroes’ hailed

AFP, Glasgow
Craig Levein labelled his players "heroes" after Scotland came agonisingly close to
producing a shock against world and European champions Spain at Hampden.
Spain appeared to be cruising to their 17th straight tournament qualification win in a row when David Villa netted from the penalty-spot on the stroke of half-time and an Andres Iniesta strike ten minutes after the break gave them a commanding lead.
However a diving header from Steven Naismith reduced the deficit before Gerard Pique turned a James Morrison cross into this own net as Scotland staged a remarkable comeback.
But with just 11 minutes to go substitute Fernando Llorente, who had only been on the pitch for three minutes, broke Scottish hearts as he knocked in the winner to send them top of Group I with maximum points from three games.
Despite the loss, which leaves Scotland with just four points from four games following their loss to the Czech Republic last Friday, manager Levein had nothing but praise for his side.
"I felt that the players did everything I asked of them and did everything they possibly could to win the game," the Scotland boss said.
"I think every single one of them is a hero for their efforts.
"They showed real character. It would have been the easiest thing in the world for them to put their heads down at 2-0 down to the best team who has possibly ever played here.
"But they didn't, and they showed real guts and determination. I thanked every one of them for what they've done over the past ten days. They've tried to follow every instruction I gave them to the letter.
"I'm trying to be as upbeat as possible but I'm really sick we didn't get anything from the game.
"In my eyes they couldn't have done any more and I think the Scottish supporters appreciated that.”
To compound Scotland's misery Steven Whittaker was sent off in the 90th minute for a second yellow card for a late challenge on Sergio Ramos.
The Rangers defender collected his first when he conceded the penalty after Ramos' volley smashed into his raised arm from pointblank range and while Levein had sympathy for his player he did not agree with the penalty decision.
"Maybe one day when we're world champions we'll get those sort of things (decisions)," he said.
Scotland now sit third in Group I and face the Czech Republic and Lithuania in a double header at Hampden next September and Levein is confident his side can pip them to second spot behind Spain.
Spanish manager Vincent Del Bosque refused to rule out Scotland but said the Czechs were now their main rivals in Group I.